About J&M Transmission Services Inc.
The staff at our J&M Transmission Service are all highly trained and certified technicians in both full service general repair and transmission service and repair. Our goal is quality service at honest prices. Our transmission center is diligent in applying the ATRA Member Code of Ethics to all of our transmission repair and diagnostic services for the purpose of better assisting our customers with their repair needs and concerns. Adherence to the ATRA Code of Ethics also helps ensure that when you bring in your vehicle for transmission service or repair you know that you are receiving honest and professional service from our technical staff. Our experience in full service auto repair, combined with transmission service repair, provide you with the quality of service you want and deserve.
Jerry & Mary Ellen Heirigs - Owners
Jerry has always dreamed of owning his own repair shop since he graduated from Mitchell Vo-Tec. He spent several years working at a transmission shop and a dealership preparing him for the opening of J & M Transmission in August 1993. Jerry started J & M as the owner, builder and janitor. As the business grew and the automotive industry changed, J & M service expanded to include general repair and added several staff members. Today we have 6 employees and an 8400sq. foot air conditioned shop. "We are a full service repair shop that fixes the whole vehicle not just the transmission."
We are committed to customer's service! With that being said, not only do we shuttle customers but we also offer at no additional cost, free vehicle pick-up. So in other words, J & M will pick up your vehicle while you're working, service it, and then return it back to your work or home all without you leaving your office chair.
After 20 years of nursing, Mary Ellen decided it was time to join the family business. In spring 2004, she started working with our customers and taking care of the marketing and advertising. When asked if she misses nursing she says "No! When customers call and the vehicle are broken down it's a big problem. So whether it's a phone call with a sore toe or a broken down vehicle, we need to help fix the problem."
Jerry and Mary Ellen have been married for over 27 years and have 2 boys. Joshua, a Director of Christian Education in Davenport, Iowa and Jeremy is a very active 7th grader who plays football, basketball, and loves to hunts with his dad and brother.
Chris Nielsen - Service Consultant
Chris has been in the automotive industry since 1991. He started off in sales at a GM, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Honda dealership in south Texas. After serveral years in sale he was asked if he wanted to be a service consultant. The following year he was promoted to parts manager. Two years later, he became the collision repair center director. He lives in Tea with his cat Banana and dog Missy. Chris's philosophy is "Give the best customer service you can."
Kevin Hebert - ASE Master Technician
Kevin came to J & M after an unfortunate fire destroyed D & B Auto in Sioux Falls. Kevin is an ASE Master Technician and loves working on cars. Kevin and his wife Linda enjoy fishing and hanging out with the grandchildren.
Trevor Grimme - ASE Certified Technician
Trevor is a graduate of Wyoming Technical Institue with a degree in automotive and diesel mechanics. Trevor worked serveral years at a GM dealership prior to joining the J & M family. He enjoys hunting, darts, and his dog, Duke.
Ricky Thompson - ASE Certified Technician
Ricky, affectionately called "Pops" joined the J & M family in June of 2008 after owning his own shop for over 20 years. "Being involved in the automotive industry for this number of years, I have an exceptional amount of experience. I hold my responsiblity and professionalism as my highest qualification. Attention to detail and learning from mistakes rank quite high also." Ricky lives in Canton with his wife Nancy and 2 dogs, Lizzy and Molly.
Scott
Scott comes to J & M transmission with 28 years of GM, Honda, and Ford dealership experience of which the last 15 years he was the Service manager in South Texas. Scott is an ASE Master Certified technician and is originally from rural Viborg area. Scott moved back to South Dakota in spring 2011 with his wife, Helen and 2 boys, Christian and Thomas. Their daughter Aubrey is a sophomore in college at University Brownsville. Scott enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing with his children.
